Louise M. Haynie

Louise M. Haynie, 97, of Homer, NE passed away at Regency Square Care Center in South Sioux City, NE on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Hill-Crest Cemetery in Decatur, NE with Pastor Barbara Hansen officiating. Visitation with the family present will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE. Louise was born in rural Mapleton, IA on April 27, 1915, the daughter of Edward and Maude (Fritz) Powell. She attended country schools in Iowa and Nebraska. She married Alvis Haynie in Onawa, IA on May 9, 1931. The couple lived in rural Mondamin, IA before moving to rural Winnebago, NE in 1941. Louise was a homemaker until working as a CB operator for the school buses and in the kitchen at the Winnebago School. Alvis passed away on January 29, 1982. Louise then lived with her daughter, Betty Pointer. She was a member of the Winnebago Firemen's Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, gardening and spending time with her family. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Pointer and Lucile Johnsen, both of Homer, NE; 3 grandchildren; 13...[more]

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eat-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-great-grandson. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Alvis Haynie; her parents, Edward and Maude Powell; 2 sons-in-law, Richard Pointer and Daniel Johnsen; 1 grand-daughter, Sheryl Brown; and 1 sister, Iva Snyder.